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Samsung Exhibit 4G Review

By Chris Burns
on 22 Jul, 2011

The following is an exploration of what it means to own a mid-range device running on what T-Mobile qualifies as 4G. I've got to say that every time I mention 4G because every network is different, the speeds of "4G" entirely dependent on the network. What you're going to be seeing is a device that makes no qualms about being a medium purple Android device with only an aim to provide you with a few apps, the ability to call, text, and browse the web. Welcome to the baseline!

Rumor has HTC providing T-Mobile with 42Mbps HSPA+ smartphones in H2 2011

By Shane McGlaun
on 20 Jul, 2011

When it comes to smartphones, many users are always looking for more data speed, more performance, and more battery life. HTC has a bunch of smartphones that run the Android OS that have great performance and data speeds as well. T-Mobile USA has been rolling out faster HSPA+ networks around the country and a rumor has surfaced that claims HTC will be building smartphones in the second half of 2011 that will take advantage of that new data speed.

Verizon Wireless 4G Phones Wont Be Compatible with AT&T 4G LTE

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Jul, 2011

I debated even running this story for a while this morning but my love for Verizon 4G LTE speeds made me give in. According to a Verizon spokeswoman the 4G LTE network over on Big Red will NOT be compatible with other LTE networks. So Verizon phones will not work on AT&T's soon to launch 4G LTE network, or vice-versa. This doesn't really come as a surprise at all. I mean did anyone expect Verizon or AT&T to share? I sure didn't.

Motorola Droid 3 Headed to Canada as Motorola XT860 4G

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jul, 2011

The Motorola Droid 3 is finally available in stores starting today. The MOTODEV site also announced today that it will also be headed to Canada, known as the XT860 4G. Don't let the 4G term in there make you all that angry, it wont be the same 4G LTE as many Verizon phones but it will have 4G HSPA+ while the Verizon Droid 3 only has 3G, but that is another story altogether.

Sprint Text Message Network Down, Subscribers Head to Cricket

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Jul, 2011

Are we having issues sending text messages from our Sprint powered phone this afternoon? Don't worry because you are not alone, apparently the network is currently down and Sprint is working diligently to get it back up and running. We have received plenty of complaints regarding this issue and if you head to @SprintCare they have the same problem and are getting loads of complaints.

Motorola Photon 4G Passes Through the FCC

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Jul, 2011

The Motorola Phone 4G hasn't been seen in the news much since it was first revealed. We were live at the event and were lucky enough to get some hands-on video with the WiMAX packing smartphone. It is now appearing again via the FCC.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Hits the FCC with AT&T Radios

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Jun, 2011

We have seen the Galaxy Tab's smaller sibling the Galaxy Tab 8.9 in the FCC before, but the latest FCC filing recently uncovered shows the 8.9" variety running with what might be AT&T radios. They might also be for Canadian carriers but we can hope for AT&T right?

T-Mobile Launches HSPA+ in 7 New Cities

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Jun, 2011

Late last night T-Mobile announced the myTouch 4G Slide and inside the press release were a few details regarding HSPA+ that is now being noticed. The cities might not be large or huge markets but upgrades are always welcome and I think I speak for everyone on that.

T-Mobile’s myTouch 4G Slide gets official: HSPA+ and a boosted camera

By Chris Davies
on 28 Jun, 2011

T-Mobile USA has given the official nod to the myTouch 4G Slide, the carrier's latest QWERTY smartphone. Built by HTC, the myTouch 4G Slide packs a 3.7-inch WVGA touchscreen and the same 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor as inside the HTC Sensation and HTC EVO 3D, as well as that physical keyboard and an upgraded camera. The 8-megapixel camera - which has autofocus and a dual-LED flash - also gets a new f/2.2 wide aperture lens and a backlit sensor, both intended to improve low-light performance. HTC has also fettled its software, promising zero shutter lag as well as adding in-camera HDR support, SweepShot for easy panoramic photography, and BurstShot for firing off multiple frames in short order, and then allowing you to pick the best later on. A front facing camera gives support for video calls, meanwhile, and the phone runs Android Gingerbread with HTC Sense 3.0. Other specs haven't been announced, but we're guessing WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS and all the usual sensors will be included when the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide arrives in July 2011. It'll be priced at $199.99 with a new, two-year agreement, and available in black or khaki. [youtube 97REawPREH4]

HTC EVO 4G+ packs WiMAX into Sensation

By Chris Davies
on 23 Jun, 2011

HTC has quietly launched the HTC EVO 4G+, a new 4.3-inch qHD dual-core Android smartphone that's basically the company's latest Sensation variant. While ostensibly a WiBro Android smartphone for the Korean market, there's a fair chance that the EVO 4G+ could get a US launch on WiMAX networks. Like the Sensation, there's a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of internal storage and an 8-megapixel main camera with autofocus and a dual-LED flash, capable of recording 1080p HD video. Up front is a 1.3-megapixel camera, and there's MHL HDMI support for the USB 2.0 connection. HTC also throws in GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot. Connectivity includes both HSPA/WCDMA and WiMAX (WiBro) support, along with quadband GSM/EDGE. There's HTC's Sense UI on top of Android, complete with HTC Watch for renting or purchasing video content, DLNA wireless streaming, stereo speakers and more. No word on when it will launch in Korea, nor indeed when it might make it to North America. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]